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Chris Halldorson

BIATHLON BC Cup #1 Whistler Accommodations (Dec 17-19)

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Hello Biathlon Families!

The registration for the first BIATHLON BC Cup in less than 2 months(!) will be opening soon. Here are the accommodation details for the race.

Who:

This race is a good event for the L2C, T2T (armband) and Master’s groups

Location of Race:

Whistler Olympic Park – Venue of the 2010 Winter Olympics

Dates:

  • Plan to be at the Biathlon range on Friday Dec 17 for official training at 12:30
  • Plan on returning to Kelowna after the awards ceremony on Sunday Dec 19

Accommodations: At away races, we prefer to stay as a team at the same accommodations in order to simplify pre-race meetings and to build team spirit. These away races can be a lot of fun.

For this event, the host organizing committee has arranged an accommodation/catering service through the Whistler Athletes Center. and the Whistler Food Company. The Whistler Athlete’s centre is a dorm-style accommodation with single occupancy or double occupancy options. The Whistler Food Company does a pretty good job with catered meals for athletes. Biathlon BC has been using them for their training camps.

Bookings will include accommodations as well as dinner on Nov 17, breakfast and dinner on Nov 18 and breakfast on Nov 19. Please review the flyer below for full details.

You can book accommodations by calling: (604) 964 0052

Parent Helpers:

I’ll be putting out a call out for some helper roles once the race registration has opened. Some key 

  • Zero coach(es): Coach who can help zero rifles before the race starts
  • Warmup coach(es): Coach who can help the T2T group get an adequate warmup prior to the race
  • Rifle runners: Individuals who can carry rifles back and forth from the shooting mats and shooting racks during the race
  • Ski waxers: individuals who can assist with waxing the team skis for the race

Telemark Annual Work Party Details

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Hello Ski fans! #winteriscoming.

Here are the details for the Work Party on Saturday. We would like to get as much done as we can so our trails are ready to rock when the snow comes. It should be sunny but please dress for the weather and consider bringing lunch, dry clothes and work gloves! There are some tasks that are suited for younger athletes, as well as some tasks better suited for adults!

General Tasks around Telemark

  • Clear Brush on trail where Coach Adam has been working
  • Firewood splitting and stacking
  • Paint touch-ups on the red fencing and benches.
  • Repair red fences around day lodge – dowling etc.
  • Cut remaining small brush in the stadium with snippers and/or Brush saws.
  • Put rental equipment  back  into racks/shelves – New rental room renos.
  • Mount new skis (if someone with knowledge is here)
  • Unpack and mark new rental boots etc.
  • Wash windows  in upstairs of the day lodge.
  • Put up/take down bird feeders
  • Pound small metal posts into parking lot – for possible signage (Adult Task)
  • Clean up debris in parking lot
  • Help with the BBQ

Specific Tasks at the Biathlon Range

Biathlon families! We can use some help (especially from adults) on the following tasks

  • Remove 2 standing dead trees that are threatening to fall on the range (Adult Task)
  • Move Acts and Prove sign to new location (Adult Task)
  • Replace range entry warning sign (Adult task)
  • Replace light pole and rewire (dependent on ability to secure a treated 6x6x20’ timber)
  • Cut weeds in the range infield (mower)
  • Clear brush around the penalty loops
  • Paint some trim on the fort ( door frames)
  • Paint targets (white)
  • Repair some of our course signage (attach painted squares to wooden stakes)
  • Pick brass in from in front of the firing line
  • Drill rifle hook holes in rifle stands
  • Clean rifles (if there is time)

Don’t forget to bring your classic skis and wax kit for the wax clinics, and feel free to join the AGM as well!